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Best and Brightest at Central Market
May is one of the busiest months of the year, with graduation events, Mother’s Day, and more, culminating in the unofficial kick off to summer, Memorial Day. If just reading this list sends your mind into “Mayday!” mode, take a deep breath and know that you don’t have to take everything on yourself.
It’s a common trope for any host. You stay busy making sure everything goes to plan, and before you know it, guests are arriving and the rest of your event flashes by in the blink of a selfie. Here are a few easy ways you can honor those you love, celebrate throughout the month, and enjoy being the life of the party instead of stressing behind the scenes:
Graduation
Whether it’s Pre-K, elementary, high school, or college, celebrate every milestone moment with delicious bites and skip the hours in your kitchen. Work with a Central Market Catering Specialist to secure stunning party platters, passed hors d’oeuvres, and all-out elaborate spreads. All you have to do is enjoy every shrimp-filled, prosciutto-wrapped bite.
Teachers’ Day – May 5
Pamper our hardworking educators with treats that give them the moments of much-needed rest, relaxation, and sweetness they deserve during the final stretch of the school year. Order gift baskets full of treats like artisan chocolates, snacks from around the globe, freshly baked cookies, scratch-baked scones and muffins, aged cheeses, and gourmet graze boards.
Mother’s Day & Día de las Madres – May 10
Honoring the moms in your life can be as easy as keeping her in mind when you’re putting together your shopping list. Brighten her day with hand-tied bouquets and expertly designed custom floral arrangements, and make sure to include ingredients for eggs Benedict, and occasion-worthy A5 Japanese Wagyu steaks and cold-water lobster tails for a special surf-and-turf dinner.
For the easiest start to the day, pick up Mother’s Day brunch kits that include easy heat-and-eat breakfast casseroles, fresh fruit, and oven-ready French croissants. Put together a playlist of her favorite songs and set up a mimosa bar with bottles of fresh cold-pressed juices to begin the day off with good vibes and a celebratory toast.
End the day on a sweet note by presenting her with a new Rosé discovery that you can try together, heart-shaped macarons, strawberries dipped in imported European chocolate, and a decorated Mother’s Day raspberry cake.
Memorial Day – May 25
This is the day you dreamt about all winter. Whether you’re spending the day by the water, by the grill, or simply enjoying the weather with an al fresco meal, picnic-friendly sides are a must. Get to the fun even faster by picking up ready-made dips, pasta salads, fresh green salads, and buttery brioche buns for the hamburgers and hot dogs on the menu. Don’t forget the craft beers and a selection of wines from around the world to please every party-goers palate.
May is a month full of transitions and change, when we say goodbye to the school year and hello to new beginnings and summer. Take time to enjoy all those celebrations by being present. With all the amazing specialty offerings at Central Market, you never have to do it all yourself.
